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The Fiscal Review Committee chaired by prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu says that the question of Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with a proper public consultation and independent evaluation process. I
Two men and a 5-year-old boy have lost their lives in three separate accidents. Police say the 5-year-old boy died in the Northern Division after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident along the Lekutu-Nabouwal
The drug situation in the country is worse than before, but it is something we can still manage as a community and as a nation together. This was highlighted by the Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Pio Ti
As the Republic of Fiji Navy welcomed RFNS Savenaca along with the crew of RFNS Puamau last night, salvage works in Lau seems impossible as the boat slowly takes in water. According to the Navy, the oncoming salvag
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says he had moved a motion for Parliament to appoint a special Parliament Committee to conduct an inquiry into the multifaceted risks of hard drugs in the country
24-year-old Marika Qovuniceva and a 16-year-old boy who fronted court for the death of the Tavua taxi driver, have been remanded. The two appeared in the Tavua Magistrates Court. The case has been transferred
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has today decided that the 17 FijiFirst Party MPs who voted for the change in salaries and benefits in parliament did not breach the constitution, as after the independent
The Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Association have today launched an online petition against the hike in salaries and benefits of the Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Speaker of Parlia
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua stresses that the Fiji Police Force will only be allowed to handle firearms if the information received confirms arms will be involved. Tikoduadua highlighte
The rise in reported fish and food poisoning cases in Fiji over the past decade underscores the importance of food safety, according to Minister of Health, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu. While speaking during the World
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says he would like a Fijian national to be the Commissioner of Police and to be assisted by a mentor who will be an expatriate. This was highlighted by Tikod
Our cybercrime and online safety laws are not sufficient to protect a woman and needs a thorough review, according to Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya. While speaking during the Spea
Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says he does not want to speculate anything on the grounding of the RFNS Puamau at the moment, but he is glad that all the crew is safe. Tikoduadua said on f
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua is calling on parents and communities to take responsibility for looking after children as the government cannot control what goes beyond school hours. Whil
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa says they have not received any update from the former Attorney General, Siromi Turaga and the Solicitor General’s Office on the update of the review of electoral laws. The
Disinformation is more than just false information it is a strategic effort to undermine trust in the electoral system and create division within the community. Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa has highlighte
FijiFirst MP Jone Usamate has again attempted to justify the increase in the salaries and benefits of MPs, the Speaker and the President, saying that they need to attract good people to the Parliament. While respo
Interesting times lie ahead as part of the 18 FijiFirst parliamentarians led by Opposition Leader, Inia Seruiratu met this afternoon to decide on their next step after the resignation of all the FijiFirst party office b
The FijiFirst Party is highly likely to be deregistered after June 28th this year as the 26 party MPs will not make any attempts to keep the party alive that won the 2014 and 2018 general elections. It is clear tha
A 16-year-old student who collapsed during a rugby training session at a prominent school in Suva passed away last night, after being admitted at the CWM Hospital. This has been confirmed to fijivillage News by th
